Apprenticeship
***2010 Apprentice Applications***
August
27, 2009 thru September 14, 2009
Applications can be obtained from the
following
(800) 460-5044
Palmer:
1415 Local 302 Road (Located at Mile
Palmer, AK
(907) 746-3117
(907) 456-5421
(800) 478-9551
(You can also request that an application
be mailed or faxed to you)
Indentured Apprenticeship – Indentured is defined by Webster’s as
a contract binding a person to work for another for a given length of time, as
an apprentice to a master.
An Alaska Operating Engineer Apprentice is not indentured to one
master or employer, but to the Training Trust. An apprentice signs an
agreement binding him or her to the rules and regulations of the Training
Trust. An apprentice operator or mechanic is required to work 6,000 hours
on the job and service oilers are required to work 4,000 hours on the job. The
length of time averages between 4 to 6 years for an apprentice to complete the
program.
Apprentices receive a percentage of journeyperson wages starting
at 60% and progressing to 100% through their agreed to program. During
this time the apprentice must attend job related training and instruction
consisting of a minimum of 432 unpaid hours. These hours are in addition to the
on the job training required.
Apprentices are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful,
ethical, and moral manner, realizing much time, money and effort is spent to
afford them an opportunity to become a skilled worker.
(2004 Apprenticeship Class Photos)
A career in the Operating Engineers affords an individual the
possibility of an interesting vocation as well as excellent wages and fringe
benefits. While a career as an Operating Engineer can be exciting and
rewarding, there are other things to consider before applying to the
apprenticeship program.
Because of
This is a trade that takes you outside in all kinds of weather,
requiring that you often work under adverse and sometimes hazardous conditions.
If these are conditions you are willing and able to work under we welcome you
to apply.
Before making your decision to become an apprentice you must take
into consideration the above situations and ensure that you are willing to make
the commitment, for apprenticeship is not about today, it is about your future.
Before you apply, you should determine if you meet the minimum
qualifications listed below:
- Must
be at least 18 years of age by application deadline.
- Must
have high school diploma or certified equivalency (GED).
- Must
have a valid
- Must
be able to pass pre-indenture and random drug testing.
The following
documents are required along with the apprenticeship application; if any items
are missing or incomplete, your application will not be considered:
- Copy
of Birth Certificate
- Copy
of high school diploma or GED certificate
- High
school transcripts or GED grades.
- Copy
Social Security Card
- Copy
of discharge papers (DD214) – if a Veteran
- Copy
of valid
- Background
check (showing no DUIs in last 3 years).
- Background check
can be obtained from the Alaska State Troopers
- A
$30.00 non-refundable application fee (Check or Money Order only)
Optional/recommended items include letters of recommendation,
trade school certificates and resume.
IF SELECTED…
- You
must be able to pass preindenture and random drug testing
- Must
have CDL written tests completed and medical card upon arrival for
training
- Mechanics
and Service Oilers must be able to obtain their Hazmat endorsement –
background check required.
- Mechanics
and Service Oilers are required to have the minimum necessary tools
(based on the list provided) upon arrival for training.
Applications for apprenticeship are available once a year, usually
in late fall; please contact your local office for further information.
All applications will be considered without unlawful regard to
their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sex,
and marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
